Department of Society and Conservation
College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana 440 CHCB, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59802
406.243.6673; [email protected] http://www.cfc.umt.edu/research/humandimensions/
APPOINTMENTS
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Society and Conservation, University of Montana August 2015 – Present
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Forest Management, University of Montana January 2013 – August 2015
Teaching Adjunct Professor, Department of Society and Conservation, University of Montana August 2012 – December 2012
Post-doctoral Scholar, School of Forest Resource, Penn State University August 2010 – December 2012
Teaching Adjunct Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, Juniata College August 2008 – May 2011
EDUCATION 2010 Ph.D., Penn State University
Dual Degree: Forest Resources & Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment
Dissertation: “Human dimensions of private forest landownership: Sampling, estimation, decision-making, and implications.”
2006 Master of Science, Penn State University Forest Resources
Thesis: “Sampling protocol for a statewide survey of Pennsylvania’s private forest landowners.”
2001 Bachelor of Science, Juniata College Environmental Science
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Refereed journal articles
Under review
Duvall, A., P.N. Coates, and A.L. Metcalf. (Accepted with revisions). Collaborative conservation for Greater Sage-grouse and sagebrush ecosystem of the NV-CA Bi-state region. Rangeland Ecology & Management. Norton, N., D. Griffith, L. Yung, A.L. Metcalf, and L. Rew. (In review). Re-envisioning plant invasions to improve
management outcomes: The promise of a Social-Ecological Systems perspective. Frontiers in Ecology and
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Accepted and forthcoming
Metcalf, A.L., J.B. Gruver, J.C. Finley, and A.E. Luloff. 2016. Segmentation to focus outreach: Behavioral
intentions of private forest landowners in Pennsylvania. Manuscript forthcoming at Journal of Forestry. Gruver, J.B., A.L. Metcalf, B.A. Muth, J.C. Finley, and A.E. Luloff. 2016. Factors affecting private forest landowner
estate planning and decision making. Manuscript forthcoming at Society and Natural Resources.
Ver Planck, N.R., A.L. Metcalf, A.O. Finley, and J.C. Finley. 2016. Evaluation of National Woodland Owner Survey estimators of private forest area and landowners: A case study of Montana. Manuscript forthcoming at
Forest Science. Published
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, D.L. Shumway, and R.C. Stedman. 2014. Progress in private forest landowner estimation. Journal of Forestry 112(3):312-315.
Metcalf A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, D.L. Shumway, and R.C. Stedman. 2012. Private forest landowners: Estimating population parameters. Journal of Forestry 110(7):362-370.
Luloff, A.E., J.C. Finley, W.L. Myers, A.L. Metcalf, D.C. Matarrita, J.B. Gruver, J. Gordon, and C. Raboanarialina. 2011. What do stakeholders add to identification of conservation lands? Society and Natural Resources 24(12):1345-1353.
Other publications
Book Chapters
Metcalf, E. Covelli, A.L. Metcalf, and J. Mohr. (In Press) Building social capacity toward restoration success. In: “A Restoration Handbook.” TBD.
Management and technical reports
Metcalf, A.L., E. Covelli Metcalf, K. Kumalo, J. Gude, Q. Kujala, and M. Lewis. 2015. Acceptability of Brucellosis
and elk management tools among MT stakeholder groups. Final report to the MT Dept. of Fish, Wildlife,
and Parks, Helena, MT: 7p.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, and A.E. Luloff. 2015. Regional variation among Pennsylvania private forest
landowners. Supplemental report to the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of
Forestry, Harrisburg, PA: 15p.
Metcalf, A.L., B.A. Muth, J.C. Finley, and A.E. Luloff. 2015. Gender, values, and behaviors of Pennsylvania private
forest landowners. Supplemental report to the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau
of Forestry, Harrisburg, PA: 9p.
Metcalf, A.L., E. Covelli Metcalf, K. Khumalo, J.Gude, Q. Kujala, and M. Lewis. 2015. Acceptability of brucellosis
management tools for elk among Montana stakeholder groups. Final report for the Montana Dept. of
Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Helena, MT: 7p.
Metcalf, E. Covelli, and A.L. Metcalf. 2014. Visitor use and sense of place on the Blackfoot River, MT. Final report for the Montana Dept. of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Region 2, Missoula, MT: 38p.
Gruver, J.B., A.L. Metcalf, J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, and A.B. Muth. 2013. The future of Penn’s Woods: A
mixed-methods study of parcelization and Pennsylvania’s private forests. Final report for the Pennsylvania
Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, Harrisburg, PA: 73p.
Metcalf, A.L., E. Covelli Metcalf, and N.P Nickerson. 2012. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System: Outdoor
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Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, A.B. Muth. 2012. Pennsylvania’s private forests: 2010 private forest
landowner summary. Final report for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources, Bureau of Forestry, Harrisburg, PA: 42p.
Bitz, M., E. Covelli Metcalf, A.L. Metcalf. 2012. Hunter perceptions of Montana’s Block Management Program: A
One Montana report. Final report for One Montana, Bozeman, MT: 62p.
Bitz, M., E. Covelli Metcalf, A.L. Metcalf. 2012. Landowner satisfaction with Montana’s Block Management
Program: A One Montana report. Final report for One Montana, Bozeman, MT: 17p.
Kelsey, T.W., A.L. Metcalf, and R. Salcedo. 2012. Marcellus shale: Land ownership, local voice, and the
distribution of lease and royalty dollars. Penn State Center for Economic and Community Development.
University Park, PA: 15p.
Metcalf, A.L. J.C. Finley. 2011. Social and biophysical constraints to timber availability in 25 Pennsylvania
Counties. Final report for the Pennsylvania Hardwood Development Council, Harrisburg, PA: 73pp.
Metcalf, A.L., D.L., Johnson. 2010. Wood product’s market analysis: Huntingdon, County, PA. Final report for the Huntingdon County Business and Industry and the Juniata Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Huntingdon, PA: 27pp.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, R.C. Stedman. 2008. Pennsylvania's private forest landowners: Results from
a statewide survey. Final report for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources, Bureau of Forestry, Harrisburg, PA: 53 pp.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, D.L. Johnson. 2007. Timber availability assessment for Berks and Huntingdon counties,
PA. Final report for the Pennsylvania Hardwood Development Council, Harrisburg, PA: 23 pp.
A.E. Luloff, J.C. Finley, W.L. Myers, A.L. Metcalf, D.C. Matarrita, J.B. Gruver and C. Raboanarialina. 2007. The
Pennsylvania Highlands: Phase I final report. Final report for the USDA Forest Service, Milford, PA: 46 pp.
RESEARCH GRANTS
A.L. Metcalf, B.A. Muth, and J.C. Finley. Expanding riparian buffer installation in Pennsylvania: Prime prospect outreach to private landowners. R.K. Mellon Foundation and PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural
Resources. $75,000. FY2016-2017.
A.L. Metcalf and E. Covelli Metcalf. Improving outreach and enhancing stewardship on MT private lands. MT
Natural Resources Collaborative Working Group. $37,000. FY2016-2017.
Higuera, P., A.L. Metcalf, E. Covelli Metcalf, D. McWethy, and C. Miller. Identifying ecological and social resilience in fire-prone landscapes. Joint Fire Science Program. $290,000 FY2016-2018.
Metcalf, A.L. Socio-economic monitoring of community members and stakeholders. Southwest Crown of the
Continent Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program. $46,000. FY2015-2016.
Metcalf, E. Covelli and A.L. Metcalf. Quantitative assessment of visitor experiences at the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. US Bureau of Land Management. $15,000. FY2015-FY2016.
Metcalf, A.L. and N.M. Anderson. Social science support for: Integration of biofuels and bio-products production into forest products supply chains using modular biomass gasification and carbon activation. US
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. $170,000, as part of
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Metcalf A.L. and E. Covelli Metcalf. Resident, hunter, and landowner attitudes toward elk management in areas with Brucellosis. Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Wildlife Division. $19,000. FY2014
Metcalf, E. Covelli and A.L. Metcalf. Understanding visitor experiences at the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, a qualitative investigation. US Bureau of Land Management. $13,500. FY2014. Metcalf, A.L., N. Nickerson, and E. Covelli Metcalf. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system (as part of the MT
State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan). Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, State Parks Division. $9,800, as part of $44,550. FY2013
Metcalf, E. Covelli and A.L. Metcalf. Recreational use survey: Blackfoot and Bitterroot Rivers. Montana Fish,
Wildlife, and Parks, Region 2. $15,000. FY2013.
Finley, J.C, A.E. Luloff, and A.L. Metcalf. Parcelization and the future of Penn’s Woods. Pennsylvania Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources. $130,000. FY2011-2012
Johnson, D.L. and A.L. Metcalf. Wood products analysis for Huntingdon County, PA. Huntingdon County Business
and Industry. $4,000. FY2010.
Finley, J.C. and A.L. Metcalf. Timber availability assessment: Expanded analysis. Pennsylvania Hardwood
Development Council. $25,000. FY2009.
Finley, J.C. and A.L. Metcalf. Pilot study: Timber availability in PA counties. Pennsylvania Hardwood Development
Council. $5,000. FY2009.
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS Invited presentations
Brucellosis research group. September 24, 2015. Human dimensions of brucellosis management. Jackson, WY. South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Leadership Program. July 20, 2015. Successful public engagement in wildlife
management (full day workshop). Pierre, SD.
Montana Brucellosis Working Group Meeting. July 16, 2015. Acceptability of brucellosis management tools for
elk among Montana stakeholder groups. Bozeman, MT.
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Commission Meeting. November 13, 2014. Attitudes toward Brucellosis
management tools among hunters, landowners, and general residents. Helena, MT.
Montana Natural Resources Collaborative Working Group. January 21, 2014. The role of stakeholders’ values in
building stronger partnerships. Missoula, MT.
University of Montana, Department of Society and Conservation Seminar. February 2012. Recreational access to
private lands: Keystone lessons in Big Sky Country. Missoula, MT.
Pennsylvania Hardwood Development Council and the PA Secretary of Agriculture Redding. November 2010.
Social and biophysical constraints to timber availability in 25 Pennsylvania counties. State College, PA.
Pennsylvania Forest Steward Annual Meeting. July 2010. Human dimensions of Pennsylvania private forests:
Opportunities for conservation. Rock Springs, PA.
Pennsylvania Forest Steward Annual Meeting. July 2010. Planning the future forests of Pennsylvania. Rock Springs, PA.
Huntingdon County Business and Industry and Juniata Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. May 2010. Wood
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Allegheny Chapter of the Society of American Foresters. February 2009. Landowner perspectives. State College, PA.
Juniata College Summer Speaker Series. July 2008. Social perspectives on natural resource issues and research. Huntingdon, PA.
PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry Cooperative Forest Management Annual Meeting. January 2008. Results from a
statewide survey of private forest landowners. Carlisle, PA.
Pennsylvania Joint Legislative Forestry Task Force. October 2006. Exploring private forest landowners of
Pennsylvania. State College, PA.
Pennsylvania Forest Steward Annual Meeting. August 2006. Private forest ownership in Pennsylvania. University Park, PA.
Presentations at conferences and professional meetings (paper presentation unless otherwise noted) Lauer, F.I., A.L. Metcalf, E. Covelli Metcalf, and J. Mohr. 2016. Engaging stakeholders to build resilience: Social
justice drivers of restoration success. (Poster). 22nd International Symposium on Society and Resource
Management. Houton, MI: June 22-26.
Metcalf, A.L., E. Covelli Metcalf, K. Kumalo, J. Gude, Q. Kujala, and M. Lewis. 2016. Public recreation and wildlife
on private lands: Reciprocity and vulnerability shape normative beliefs. National Environmental and
Recreation Research Symposium, Annapolis, MD: April 2-4.
Metcalf, E. Covelli, F.I. Lauer, and A.L. Metcalf. 2016. Scenes of visionary enchantment: Recreation management
at the Missouri River Breaks National Monument. National Environmental and Recreation Research
Symposium, Annapolis, MD: April 2-4.
Lauer, F.I., A.L. Metcalf, and C. Davis. 2015. Collaborative outcomes: Social monitoring in the Southwest Crown
of the Continent Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program. (Poster). 6th Roundtable on the
Crown of the Continent Conference. Missoula, MT: Sept. 16-18.
Essen, M., A.L. Metcalf, and N. Anderson. 2015. Social networks matter: Connecting forest planning to social
ecological science. (Poster). 6th Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent Conference. Missoula, MT:
Sept. 16-18.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, and T. Beckley. 2014. Can parcelization of forestland play a role in
preserving private forests? 20th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management.
Hannover, Germany: June 9-13.
Metcalf, A.L. and E. Covelli Metcalf. 2014. Squeaky wheels?: Comment cards and visitor intercept surveys – Big
Blackfoot River, MT. The 26th National Environmental and Recreation Research Symposium.
Cooperstown, NY: April 6-8.
Metcalf, A. L., Metcalf, E. C., Lewis, M., Kujala, Q., Gude, J., & Mitchell, M. 2014. Will Fences Make Good Neighbors? Quantifying Acceptability of Brucellosis Management Seroprevelance Reduction in the Southern Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The Pathways to Success Conference: Integrating Human Dimensions into Fish and Wildlife Management Estes Park, CO. Oct. 5th-9th.
Metcalf, E. Covelli and A.L. Metcalf. 2014. A river runs through it: Understanding place attachment on the
Blackfoot River, Montana. The 26th Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Cooperstown, NY:
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Metcalf, E. C., Metcalf, A. L., Lewis, M., Kujala, Q., Gude, J., & Mitchell, M. 2014. From the Ground Up: A collaborative Approach for Understanding the Social Landscape of Elk and Cattle Brucellosis
Management in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The Pathways to Success Conference: Integrating Human Dimensions into Fish and Wildlife Management Estes Park, CO. Oct. 5th-9th.
Lewis, M., Kujala, Q., Gude, J., Charles, A., Weigand, J., Messer, A., Podruzny, K., Metcalf, E. C., & Metcalf, A. L . 2014. Private Lands, Public Wildlife: Comparing and Contrasting resident Hunter and Private Landowner Data and Thoughts regarding Hunting Access in Montana. The Pathways to Success Conference:
Integrating Human Dimensions into Fish and Wildlife Management Estes Park, CO. Oct. 5th-9th.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, A.B. Muth, and J.B. Gruver. 2013. Conservation and conservatism:
Promoting stewardship among private forest landowners. 19th International Symposium on Society and
Resource Management. Estes Park, CO: June 4-8.
Finley, J.C., A.L. Metcalf, J.B. Gruver, A.B. Muth, and A.E. Luloff. 2013. Addressing forest parcelization through legacy planning. Society of American Foresters National Conference. Charleston, SCL October 26. Finley, J.C., A.B. Muth, A.E. Luloff, A.L. Metcalf, and J.B. Gruver. 2013. Private forests and landowners of
Pennsylvania. Galaxy Conference. Pittsburgh, PA: Sept. 18.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, R.C. Stedman, and D.L. Shumway. 2012. Sampling and estimation of private
forest landowners. 18th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Edmonton,
Canada: June 17-21.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, R.C. Stedman, and D.L. Shumway. 2011. Sampling and estimation of private
forest landowner populations. 17th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management.
Madison, WI: June 5-9.
Metcalf, A.L. and E.A. Covelli. 2011. Recreation to stewardship: using owner interests to encourage sound
management of private forests. The 23nd Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Bolton
Landing, NY: April 10-12.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, and A.E. Luloff. 2010. Commercial harvesting decision among private forest
landowners: perceptions, parcelization, and predicting supply. 16th International Symposium on Society
and Resource Management. Corpus Christi, TX: June 6-10.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E., Luloff, and R.C. Stedman. 2009. Shifting the discussion toward recreation:
Outreach opportunities with private forest landowners. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium.
Bolton Landing, NY: March 29-31.
Finley, J.C., A.E. Luloff, and A.L. Metcalf. 2009. Forest biomass and energy: The role of social science in
addressing supply side questions. 15th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management.
Vienna, Austria: July 6-8.
Longmire, C.L., A.L. Metcalf, A.E. Luloff, and J.C. Finley. 2009. Exploring the spatial context for harvesting
non-timber forest products on Pennsylvania private forestlands. 15th International Symposium on Society and
Resource Management. Vienna, Austria: July 6-8.
Covelli, E.A., A.R. Graefe, A.L. Metcalf, and D.B.K. English. 2009. Spatial analysis of use patterns on the
Tiadaghton and Tioga state forests, Pennsylvania. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Bolton
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Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, and R.C. Stedman. 2008. Where’s the wood?: A spatial assessment of
biophysical and social constraints on timber access in suburban and rural Pennsylvania. 14th
International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Burlington, VT: June 9-14.
Metcalf, A.L. 2008. Recreation as a catalyst for cooperation among private forest landowners. 20th Northeastern
Recreation Research Symposium. Bolton Landing, NY: March 30 – April 1
Gruver, J., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, and A.L. Metcalf. 2008. Forest parcelization and the future of Penn’s Woods. 14th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Burlington, VT: June 9-14.
Stedman, R.C., A.L. Metcalf, J.C. Finley, and A.E. Luloff. 2008. In the eye of the beholder: comparing landowner
and forester perspectives on forest health and sustainability. 14th International Symposium on Society
and Resource Management. Burlington, VT: June 9-14
Finley, J.C., A.L. Metcalf, A.E. Luloff, and R.C. Stedman. 2008. Estimating the population of private forest
landowners in Pennsylvania: Implications for outreach, management, and stewardship of private forestlands. 14th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Burlington, VT: June
9-14.
Muth, A.B., A.L. Metcalf, J.B. Gruver, and J.C. Finley. 2008. Putting people in a natural resource management
curriculum: Facilitating natural resources decision course. 14th International Symposium on Society and
Resource Management. Burlington, VT: June 9-14.
Longmire, C., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, and A.L. Metcalf. 2008. Cross-boundary cooperation among private forest
landowners: A comparison of survey results from Pennsylvania and Tennessee. 14th International
Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Burlington, VT: June 9-14.
Metcalf, A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, and R.C. Stedman. 2007. Exploring the private forestlands of Pennsylvania:
Methodology for a statewide survey of private forestland and landowners. 13th International Symposium
on Society and Resource Management. Park City, Utah: June 17-21.
Metcalf, A.L. 2007. Exploring Pennsylvania forestlands: Recreational perspectives of private forest landowners. 19th Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Bolton Landing, NY: April 15-17.
Finley, J.C., A.L. Metcalf, A.E. Luloff, and R.C. Stedman. 2007. Private forest landowners: Revisiting our
“myth-perceptions.” 13th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Park City, Utah: June
17-21.
Stedman, R.C., A.L. Metcalf, A.E. Luloff, and J.C. Finley. 2007. Working together?: Neighboring behaviors among
Pennsylvania’s private forest landowners. 13th International Symposium on Society and Resource
Management. Park City, Utah: June 17-21.
Luloff, A.E., A.L. Metcalf, and J.C. Finley. 2007. Measuring and comparing the public’s and scientists’ perspectives
on conservation values. 13th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Park City,
Utah: June 17-21.
Gruver, J.B., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, and A.L. Metcalf. 2007. Guiding public concern for water resource issues
toward engagement. 13th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Park City,
Utah: June 17-21.
Metcalf A.L., J.C. Finley, A.E. Luloff, and R. Stedman. 2006. Exploring private forest landowners of Pennsylvania. Society of American Foresters National Conference. Pittsburgh, PA: October 25-29.
Metcalf A.L., J.C. Finley, and A.E. Luloff. 2006. Mapping conservation values in the Pennsylvania Highlands. 12th
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Metcalf A.L., and D.L. Johnson. 2001. Enhanced floodplain mapping: GIS-based correction of DFIRM maps in
Mifflin County, PA. Stormwater and Floodplain Managers Annual Conference. Charlotte, NC: May 21-25.
GRADUATE STUDENT SUPERVISION Supervised
Continuing
Lubeck, Alice. M.S. Resource Conservation. <Beginning FA 2016>
Lauer, Frederick. M.S. Systems Ecology. Social justice drivers of restoration success and resilience Johnson, Daniel. M.S. Resource Conservation. <accepted FA2014 – deferred for medical reasons> Committee membership
Continuing
Henderson, Charles. Ph.D. Wildlife Biology. (P. Lukacs). Mule deer management decision support Beckman, Crystal. Masters of Public Admin. (E. Shanahan, MSU). Natural resource administration
Completed
Henners, Verena. 2016. M.S. Geography. (U. Kamp). Conservation history: Swan & Blackfoot valleys, MT Rial, Ellie. 2015. M.S. Resource Conservation. (E. Covelli Metcalf). Public-private water conservation Hemphill, Cassandra. 2015. Ph.D. Forest & Conservation Sciences. (J. Burchfield). Implementation and
institutionalization of stewardship contracting by units of the US Forest Service
McIver, Chelsea. 2015. M.S. Forestry. (E. Dodson). Capturing the benefits of restoration: Local business
utilization and opportunities for grown in northwestern Montana
Muller, Alia. 2014. M.S. Environmental Studies. (L. Broberg). Impacts of Montana public wolf hunting
and trapping on tolerance and acceptance of gray wolves among rural resident trappers, big game hunters, and ranchers
Other graduate student supervision
Phelan, Conor. (Beginning Fall 2016). M.S. research assistant (funded). Spatial analysis in SES
Ver Plank, Neil. (SP15-present). Ph.D. research assistant (Univ. of Michigan). PFL estimation techniques Tinsley, Bridget. (SP14). M.S. research assistant (funded). Social monitoring in the SWCC
Miftari, Shefije. (FA13). M.S. research assistant (funded). Employment trends among CFC alumni Research associate and post-doctoral scholar supervision
Essen, Mo. (FA2014-Present). Research Associate (funded). Human dimensions of forest planning Kumalo, Kathryn. (Fall 2014, Spring 2015). Post-doc (funded). Human dimensions of elk management
TEACHING
University Number/Title/Credits Semester(s)
University of Montana NRSM 379 (3cr)
Collaboration in Natural Resource Decisions
SP12, SP13, FA14 SP14, FA15, SP17
NRSM 121 (3cr) Nature of Montana
9 NRSM 214 (1 cr)
Field studies in conservation (field based)
FA16 PTRM/NRSM 574 (3cr)
Human dimensions of natural resources
FA16 FORS 130 (2cr)
Forestry Field Skills (field based)
FA14 NRSMS 191 (1cr)
Natural Resource Field Techniques (field based)
SP14 FORS 391 (3cr)
Field Forestry Skills at LEF (field based)
SP13 NRSM 595 (2cr)
Human Dimensions of Wildlife
FA14 NRSM 298/398/498 (1-6cr)
Natural Resource Internships
SP14, FA14, SP15, FA15, SP16, FA16
Penn State University FOR/WFS 497 (3cr)
Facilitating Natural Resource Decisions
SP07 FOR 203 (3cr)
Dendrology (w/Lab)
SP06 FOR 366 (4cr) – Teaching Assistant
Forest Mensuration (w/Lab)
FA05
Juniata College ESS 100 (3cr)
Earth and Environmental Science
FA10, SP11 EES/RFS 330 (3cr)
Geographic Information Systems (w/Lab)
SP08, FA08, SP11
AWARDS AND HONORS Montana Druids Society (2013)
Xi Sigma Pi Honor Society (2004)
Competitive Teaching/Research Assistantships (2003-2010), Penn State University Competitive Research Travel Awards (2006, 2007, 2008), Penn State University William von Liebig Student Research Award (2001), Juniata College
FEMA Region III Achievement Award for GIS floodplain mapping advancement (2001) Presidential Scholarship (1997-2001), Juniata College
National Honor Society (inducted 1997)
SERVICE To the department, college, and university
UM Academic Conduct Board (2015-present)
ASCRC General Education Social Science Curriculum Review Committee (2016-present) UM Graduate Student Research Symposium Committee (2013-2015)
Resource Conservation Degree Program (2015-present)
Resource Conservation Degree Program Internship Committee, Chair (2015-present) Wildlife Biology Degree Programs (2014-present)
Wildlife Biology Communications Committee, Chair (2015-present) Systems Ecology Graduate Degree Program (2014-present)
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Systems Ecology Graduate Degree Program Admissions Committee (2014-present) Lubrecht Advisory Committee (2014-2016)
Montana Institute on the Environment (2014-present)
Assistant Director, Bolle Center for People and Forests (2013-2015) Forestry Degree Program (2013-2015)
CFC Properties Committee (2013-2014) CFC Undergraduate Affairs (2013-2014) To the field
Reviewer, Society and Natural Resources, Journal of Forestry, Forests, Northern Journal of Applied
Forestry, Energy and Social Science, Journal of Rural Studies, & Ecology and Society
Member, International Association for Society and Resource Management (2006-present) Co-Founder & Affiliate Faculty, Penn State Center for Private Forests (2010-present) Member, Society of American Foresters, Allegheny and Missoula Chapters (2003-2015) Member, Pennsylvania Forestry Association (2003-2012)
Member, Northeast Forest Resource Extension Committee (2003-2011) Member, Pennsylvania Biomass Working Group (2008-2011)
Member, Steering Committee for the Penn State Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment Dual Degree Program (2008-2012)
President & Founder, Penn State Student Organization for Society and Natural Resources (2006-2010) Vice President, Xi Sigma Pi Honor Society (2004-2006)
To the community
Swan Valley (formerly Northwest) Connections, Board & Executive Committee Member (2014-present) Swan Ecosystem Center & Northwest Connections Merger Committee legal liaison (2015-present) Southwest Crown of the Continent, Socio-Economic Working Group (2013-present)
MT Natural Resources Collaborative Working Group (2013-present)
Community organization (e.g., local elections, Northside neighborhood community development) UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SUPERVISION
Julius Metcalf, Human dimensions of wildlife intern (Summer 2016)
Ryan Barr, Social ecological systems restoration intern (Fall 2015, Spring 2016) Reid Hansen, Forest planning intern (Fall 2015, Spring 2016)
Jessica Brown, Recreation management intern (Fall 2014, Spring 2015) Seong Hopkins, Forest management intern, Lubrecht (Summer 2014) Charles Wentz, Forest management intern, Lubrecht (Summer 2014)
Bryan Ramirez, Facilities marketing & management intern, Lubrecht (Summer 2014) Mary Sketch, Visiting Human Dimensions Research Assistant (Summer 2014)
Elizabeth James, Practicum: Ecological Restoration of Private Forestland (2013-2014) Resource Conservation Internship Advisees (2013-2015 – 5 students; Fall16 – 6 students)
